The new partnership allows all of PREFERRED’s private practice members the opportunity to stay informed of the rapid changes occurring in healthcare today. As most therapy service providers are aware, it is increasingly imperative to remain educated on the latest insurance regulations and constraints, coding and documentation requirements to manage a practice successfully.

PREFERRED is supporting their members by partnering with Gawenda Seminars and Consulting. Gawenda will also contribute articles to PREFERRED’s quarterly members-only newsletter.

“As the regulatory world becomes more complex, it is critical that private practice owners be able to stay up to date on the latest changes in healthcare,” said Steven Allred, PT, President of PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. “We are excited to partner with Rick Gawenda and tap into his expertise. Through this partnership we will continue to bring the resources, opportunities and knowledge that private practitioners require in order to grow their practices.”

Gawenda is renowned as an expert resource for therapy service providers and practices as providing the most up to date expertise in coding, billing, documentation, compliance, denial management and appeals for physical, occupational and speech rehab therapy practices.

"As experts in compliance for Physical, Occupational and Speech Language Therapists we are pleased about our new alliance partnership with PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. and look forward to serving their clients," said Rick Gawenda, President of Gawenda Seminars and Consulting.

As an alliance partner Gawenda will offer PREFERRED members discounted rates on Gawenda webinars and on-line classes offered. These courses will not only keep PREFERRED’s provider members up to the minute on new regulatory information, they also enhance individual skills of therapy and wellness through online courses, webinars, consulting services and continuing education credit classes that specifically cater to individual providers as well as multiple-clinic providers.

ABOUT PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. –

Founded in 1992, PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. (PREFERRED) connects PPO's, Health Plans and Third Party Payors with their network of over 1,200 private practice physical (PT), occupational (OT) and speech therapy (SLP) practices nationwide. For more information visit: http://www.PreferredTherapy.com.

ABOUT GAWENDA SEMINARS & CONSULTING – Offering expertise in CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding, Billing, Documentation, Compliance, Denial Management, and Appeals for PT, OT, and SLP rehab therapy services Gawenda Seminars and Consulting offers private seminars and consultations tailored to the specific needs of their clientele. Their focus is providing expertise and knowledge to clients to maintain compliance while keeping current with information regarding rehabilitation therapy rules and regulations. For more information, visit: http://www.gawendaseminars.com.